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ver since he was a kid playing “Super Mario Kart” in the early ‘90s, Matt McIntyre has been obsessed with competitive gaming. Now as the head of Challonge, a software service company for esports tournaments, the Indy native is servicing thousands of gamers both near and far as they scratch their competitive itch too.

Founded in 2009, Challonge (a Logitech company) has now hosted nearly 30 million tournaments, establishing themselves as a global competition platform. In particular, Challonge is known for their work in the world of esports, which McIntyre simply describes as “any multiplayer game being played competitively.” “While the popularity of esports is certainly growing, it’s important to know that it includes all game titles,” McIntyre says. “It’s your firstperson shooters. It’s your MOBAs [short for multiplayer online battle arena]. It’s your sports-themed games.” When it comes to the popularity of esports, McIntyre believes the market is just scratching the surface in terms of how big of a phenomenon competitive gaming could become. “It’s huge, but it’s only growing,” he says. As the father of two boys, McIntyre has seen firsthand the way video games are gaining popularity with the next generation. “I think a lot of youth culture is centered around video games now,” he says. “My boys get home, and they can fire up ‘Fortnite,’ talk to their buddies and play a game together.”

With a storied history of amateur sports in the city, Indianapolis has begun embracing esports. From now through August 27, for example, Indiana Sports Corp and the City of Indianapolis are hosting the NBA 2K League’s fifth-anniversary season at the Pavilion at Pan Am Plaza. In keeping with this trend, the Butler Esports Park is set to arrive on the campus of Butler University this fall. A 7,500-square-foot space dedicated to esports and technology, the Butler Esports Park will serve as the epicenter of esports in Indianapolis. Fittingly, Challonge will be the park’s first tenant, creating opportunities for student engagement, community events and more at the Butler Esports Park. “Challonge and Logitech G are excited to be there to activate with students and the community, and to test software, test products and really proliferate gaming even further in Indianapolis,” says McIntyre, a Butler graduate. “The park itself is planning to host events for the community, for the teams here and whoever might need it. It’ll finally be a resource that wasn’t found anywhere else [in the city] until this day.” In a hospitality-fueled city known for hosting all sorts of large-scale events, McIntyre foresees the Butler Esports Park fitting right alongside all of Indy’s other visitor attractions. “Overall, it’s about us sticking to our roots,” he says. “Indy has always been a place where we want people to come, compete and enjoy themselves, and I think that’s especially true with esports too.” To learn more about Challonge, visit challonge. com. You can also learn more about Butler’s esports endeavors by visiting esports.butler.edu.

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t’s almost unheard of for a business to put in 70 years of service to the local community. The team at family-owned Brothers Floor Covering consists of trusted flooring experts with ties to the Indianapolis area for 70 years. The company was founded in 1952 by Clark Brothers. In 1959, current President Greg Hill’s father, Gene Hill, started working for the company. By around 1963, Clark Brothers passed away and his wife, Ina Brothers, took over the company, partnering with Gene. “When my father got involved, he wanted to grow the wood flooring portion of the business,” Greg says. “Although we offer many other products, we’re still mostly known for our wood flooring.”

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Brothers Floor Covering offers high-quality flooring products including carpeting, hardwood, laminate, luxury vinyl, waterproof options, area rugs, glass tile, natural stone, and vinyl. The company boasts an extensive local online flooring catalog for local homeowners. Greg, who serves as president, says the business is more than just family owned. It’s family operated too. Jessica Hill, Greg’s daughter, serves as a sales associate and is the first person a guest encounters when visiting the showroom. “I love helping customers find the perfect flooring that meets the needs of the lifestyle of their home,” Jessica says. “I get to see the customer’s style when they bring in paint swatches, cabinet doors, countertops, inspiration photos, etcetera. Every product is beautiful in its own way. Often I work with some of the same popular colors and products, but the finished product is unique in its home every time. I love to pull it all together for them to create the look they want to achieve, whether it be a traditional style, contemporary, Scandinavian or modern farmhouse.”

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Greg’s son, Andrew Hill, is the company’s sales manager. While Chuck McKeny isn’t a family member, he’s worked with the company for more than 40 years as an estimator. “We try our best to remember each customer by name and what they order,” Greg says.

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“We’re not in the business of order taking. We’re in the business of finding lifelong customers. We want to make people feel like part of our family when they come in for flooring. We’re a small business. There are four of us here, but we’ve been able to generate a lot of business.” Services include shop at home, flooring installation, hardwood refinishing, area-rug binding, free in-home measurement, furniture removal and carpet disposal. Shop-at-home services began before the COVID-19 pandemic, but saw a surge in the last few years. “We purchased a vehicle to introduce our shop-at-home service about 30 days before COVID really started affecting everyone,” Jessica says. “We’ve been fortunate it’s taken off as well as it has. Customers will call, and instead of coming in the showroom, we’ll take samples to them so they can see what they look like in their own home.” In his 40 years of experience, Greg has seen many flooring trends come and go. He says he has seen flooring evolve from raw wood, which needed to be installed, sanded and finished, to include multiple pre-finished flooring manufacturers. He says luxury vinyl is a relatively new style that is currently dominating the market. The tight-knit trio loves working together and even lives on the same street in their hometown of Lebanon. Jessica says the family knows how to separate their personal lives from their business lives, but will often sit around the dinner table discussing the day’s work.

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The business has been located in Broad Ripple for its storied history, but the family says they outgrew their current space. They’re planning to move to a 9,000-square-foot facility on the northwest side by the end of 2022. The new space will allow the company to offer even more high-quality products to their clients. “We are sad to leave the Broad Ripple area, but excited to expand our services to new clientele while still catering to our existing Broad Ripple customers,” Jessica says. “We will be only a short distance north. We hope that our loyal customers will still come to Brothers for their flooring needs.” Greg plans to retire some time in the future, with Andrew taking over the role of president. The company will remain a family business, with Jessica staying as a sales associate. Brothers Floor Covering is located at 5352 North Tacoma Avenue in Indianapolis. For more information, call 317-593-5755 or visit brothers-floorcovering.com.

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If you find yourself on the northside of Indy, be sure to stop at the new brunch spot, Gallery on 16th, where the art is surely in the dessert. Owner Alison Keefer’s deep admiration for the area, local businesses and Mediterranean food has combined for her recent venture. "When traveling, I have loved some of the

bright and fresh feel of coastal menus and restaurant design, so I tried to bring that to life in this project.” Keefer says. Keefer’s love for Mediterranean architecture inspired the design of the restaurant. You’ll find high arches, numerous plants and greenery, and cream-colored walls with blue accents, along with vintage, customized chandeliers to illuminate and set the mood for an amazing meal. While 16 / NORTH INDY MAGAZINE / JUNE 2022 / TownePost.com

enjoying your meal, you can witness magic being made in the very large open kitchen, from luxurious, creative pastries like the Raspberry Rose Baby Cake to the giant, homemade croissants. Even with its sophisticated vibe, it is also family friendly. Due to COVID Keefer says, "I had a lot of time to work on the design of this project and picked or thrifted every last touch with local artists from previous projects."

If you can’t make it for brunch, they do offer elegant and exciting events, posted on their website. If you love the atmosphere as much as their current patrons, you can book them for private events. This summer they are introducing ‘Wine of the Week,’ a promotion where guests can receive a free tasting of that week’s featured wine and even get a discounted bottle. Homemade gelato is also making its return to the Gallery. Customers can walk up to the carry-out window for a scoop to go, or enjoy theirs with a mimosa while dining in. When you stop by, you will be delighted to see both savory and sweet options crafted by their talented chefs. The Lemon Soufflé Pancakes are one of the most popular sweet items on the current menu. Each fluffy pancake is topped with whipped cream, fresh berries and local honey. For guests with a savory brunch palette, the 16th St Benedict with smoked salmon, dressed arugula, and lemon béchamel on 4 Birds milk bread will turn into a fast favorite. For you oyster lovers, they are offering $1 oysters every Tuesday through Friday. Allison’s motto is as follows: “We source fresh local ingredients to make your food healthier and tastier.” This is why they use different types of breads from Amelia’s and Indiana-grown produce when making their dishes. Each Gallery menu draws from traditional European brunches, but Gallery on 16th incorporates more Mediterranean ingredients, such as harissa, feta, chickpeas, falafel and tahini. Whether you’re vegetarian or meat lover, you’ll be sure to find something enjoyable. Brunch dishes that set this location apart include the Waffle Duck Confit, which is savory and gluten-free, and the Lemon Soufflé Pancakes, which are fluffy, savory and tart. You can try their Artichoke Monsieur Tartine, which includes ham, arugula, roasted artichoke, lemon, and white sauce, served on Amelia’s bread. The Harissa Pork Belly Salad with TownePost.com / JUNE 2022 / NORTH INDY MAGAZINE / 17

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"When it came to menu creation, I threw the chefs my wild ideas and from there we executed some incredibly composed dishes with contributions from our pastry team. Chefs Youssef and Scott who have collaborated on some incredible dishes.” Keefer says. The Broad Ripple location, Gallery Pastry Shop, offers sweet and savory crepes, omelets, and other popular brunch options. Gallery Pastry Bar has the most extensive menu, with items like the Croissant French Toast and different Benedicts.

herbed feta dressing has shaved fennel, chickpeas, crumbled pork belly, and oranges. Gallery on 16th has a beverage menu to help you wash down your food, from wine to beer to cider. Brunch at Gallery wouldn’t be paired right if you didn’t have a blood orange mimosa to go with it.

They also carry products from PANA Donuts, a local doughnut shop in Indianapolis, along with pastries from Executive Chef Youssef Boudarine. Guests can stop by for a traditional yeast doughnut, or try Gallery-style PANA doughnuts with seasonal fillings.

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After enjoying an amazing meal amongst family and friends, don’t forget to grab some pastries on your way out, such as the Chocolate Pillow Croissant, Tiramisu, or box of macarons for a midnight snack. You can visit Gallery on 16th at 319 East 16th Street, Suite 101 in Indianapolis. For more information, visit 16th.gallerypastry.com

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PO ER THE POWER R OWE P OF PRINT HOW THE LOCAL MAGAZINE NICHE IS THRIVING IN A DIGITAL MEDIA WORLD Writer / Tom Britt

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Traditional media channels have been dramatically impacted over the last couple decades by what is known as the democratization of media. While television and radio networks have been disrupted by streaming services, the hardest hit media happens to be the poster child for the print industry - newspapers. Over the last 10 years, post-recession newspaper revenues are down 67%. However, in an industry that has been called dead by many critics, print is thriving

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in the local print magazine sector - thanks in part to the adoption of digital media. With the democratization of media also comes the localization, even hyperlocalization of media. This dynamic has created a need – and in turn opportunity – to create a local content aggregation business model that includes print. Thus, the hyper local magazine niche has emerged and thrived in recent years, especially those that have adopted and embraced a digital media strategy.

PRINT MARRIES DIGITAL While the printing process has not changed over the last few decades, the world of publishing digital content changes daily. Small businesses that advertise to support local magazines are turning more and more to Facebook, Google, and digital ad platforms for instant, measurable results. Meanwhile, print magazines are still on a two-week runway for printing and distribution with little or no way to track response. However, small businesses that leverage print and digital in a local market see a much higher rate of return. When print marries digital in a local market, the response rate increases significantly.

priority amongst local magazines as well. In a white paper entitled Magazine Media 360 published by the Association of Magazine Media, Instagram followers and likes grew 997% from 2014-2019, outpacing Twitter (166%) and Facebook (103%). Publications today must be relevant every day of the month, not just the day they arrive in the mailbox. Social media, namely Facebook and Instagram, are providing that daily delivery of magazine content.

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Digital media has in most cases replaced the daily paper, but people still yearn for a printed copy to hold and to read. According DIGITAL FIRST to the Factbook 2020 report published by Early in 2003, we launched the website for our the Association of Magazine Media, 73% local community called atGeist.com serving of adults prefer the feel of a print magazine the Geist Reservoir neighborhoods near over digital. Magazine readers are also more Indianapolis. We offered free online classifieds, receptive to advertising, outperforming a local event calendar, stories about local websites and TV viewers in the same study. students, and homeowners association news. Digital ads were sold at a whopping $30 per Picking up a print magazine and thumbing month with no promise of impressions. through local stories about your community is a nice break from the blue screens. Paper Nine months later, we published the first based reading results in more focused print publication and direct mailed to attention, less distractions, and leads to roughly 2,800 homes. Response to our new higher comprehension and recall according concept from advertisers and homeowners to neuroscience. was exceptional. Not only did we fill a local void that newspapers were creating, STREAMING VIDEO we also struck a nerve with small business owners that were trying to attract customers Many content providers, including within 3 miles of their front door. We found magazines, have turned to video to tell their stories. While we were one of the first the combination of web and print to be magazine networks to incorporate video, immensely powerful and local businesses we have yet to develop a solid revenue were jumping onboard for the ride. model to support it. In more recent years, we have turned to doing video interviews ALONG COMES SOCIAL with our local businesses and then sending the video interview to a writer to produce MEDIA the print and online story. Consumers want Facebook has become a primary traffic more video, social platforms want more source for many local publications, engagement that comes with video, so video leveraging pages to promote local will need to be an integral part of any local businesses, community events, and stream magazine’s future strategy. live video. In many cases, local businesses have forgone websites to dedicate all their digital bandwidth to their Facebook page. In recent years, Instagram has become a TownePost.com / JUNE 2022 / NORTH INDY MAGAZINE / 23

FRANCHISE MODEL TO THE RESCUE Magazine publishing companies have historically been privately owned, regional businesses. Overhead costs (graphic design, circulation, accounting, rent) and just the fundamental know how of printing and producing magazines creates a natural barrier of entry to get into the local magazine business.

ENTER THE FRANCHISE BUSINESS MODEL Centralized graphic design and production, back office accounting, online training and support, negotiated print pricing, dedicated USPS support, and many other corporate functions allow local magazine publisher wannabes to set up their territory and launch on a very short runway. Advertisers appreciate the customer support and professionalism of working with an established brand, and franchisees like the ongoing product development to keep the local magazines current.

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Food halls have seen a resurgence over the years as a place for community and cuisine to thrive. Local businesses in Indianapolis have especially benefited from this food hall revolution, and residents have also found these spaces to be highly dynamic and engaging. When the people behind 16 Tech Innovation District in Indy established their master plan for this area of town, they always envisioned a space where neighbors could gather and form a community hub revolving around food. This nonprofit repurposed an antiquated water company building and service garage, transforming the space into a place for people to flock to. The Artisan Marketplace, or the AMP, is part of a 20-year project within the 16 Tech Innovation District that covers 50 acres of the near-westside of Indianapolis. Local branding and creative studio Matinee Creative helped bring the vision of the AMP to life, and create a brand that is symbolic of the space’s energy and innovation. TownePost.com / JUNE 2022 / NORTH INDY MAGAZINE / 25

Jacqueline Eckhardt, director of communications, describes the AMP as an “urban downtown-style development with unique assets” including a food hall, makerspace and green space. A large walking bridge connecting the downtown area with 16 Tech is in the works to further facilitate synergy and connection between these areas. A hotel, ample parking and more residential structures are also planned for the area.

Eckhardt says the minds behind the AMP wanted to “think differently on how to use the space,” and create new ways for how these spaces interact. The 21 spots inside the space are all built out of shipping containers or food stalls, providing endless opportunities for design, branding and layout. Vendors who own spots like Poke Guru, PB & J Factory, the Food Architect, Boba & Everything, BEAST, Mambo’s Cheesesteak Grill and more have the ability to scale and eventually grow their businesses into brick-and-mortar structures. The AMP also offers a space called Melon Kitchen to provide a ghost kitchen for black chefs to hone their craft. Different vendors are open at different mealtimes, but visitors will find something to dine on for breakfast, lunch and dinner, and even a spot to play pinball. The AMP can also be rented out as a space for public and private events or buyouts.

The AMP was always meant to be a place where visitors could spend all day, with breakfast vendors like Tinker Coffee Co. situated in the front of the space, and dinner options like Poke Guru and Taste of Innova along the perimeter. Eckhardt says “you can surprise yourself every time you come in,” and appreciates that the area was always meant to be wellconnected and highly engaged with the community. The AMP is considered an incubator for local entrepreneurs to try their hand at starting and scaling their business ideas. Fifty percent of The goal of the AMP as stated by Eckhardt is “to be a the businesses inside the AMP are new concepts, and 65% of the community gathering place - we want to be open to everyone to gather.” The ability for entrepreneurs in the community to businesses are minority owned. scale helps foster innovation and provide a space for art, culture, 26 / NORTH INDY MAGAZINE / JUNE 2022 / TownePost.com

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